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What can cause cartilage loss in one's knees?
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Lots : Osteoarthritis is the most common. Degenerative wear down of the thickness of the cartilage. Genetics plays a big role in this process. So if your parents have it, you are a possible recipient of that gift now or in the future. Other inflammatory arthritis conditions can do it. (like Rheumatoid, Lupus, Gout). Injury to the meniscus often leads to significant cartilage loss over time. And more...
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